Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings
- 93.399 -- Cancer Control
- 93.855 -- Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research
- 93.121 -- Oral Diseases and Disorders Research
- 93.865 -- Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research
- 93.839 -- Blood Diseases and Resources Research
- 93.213 -- Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health
- 93.279 -- Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs
- 93.233 -- National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
- 93.859 -- Biomedical Research and Research Training
- 93.879 -- Medical Library Assistance
- 93.393 -- Cancer Cause and Prevention Research
- 93.394 -- Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research
- 93.113 -- Environmental Health
- 93.173 -- Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders
- 93.396 -- Cancer Biology Research
- 93.286 -- Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health
- 93.840 -- Translation and Implementation Science Research for Heart, Lung, Blood Diseases, and Sleep Disorders
- 93.837 -- Cardiovascular Diseases Research
- 93.838 -- Lung Diseases Research
- 93.867 -- Vision Research
- 93.853 -- Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders
- 93.866 -- Aging Research
- 93.172 -- Human Genome Research
- 93.273 -- Alcohol Research Programs
- 93.847 -- Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research
- 93.242 -- Mental Health Research Grants
- 93.846 -- Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research
- 93.310 -- Trans-NIH Research Support
- 93.361 -- Nursing Research
- 93.395 -- Cancer Treatment Research
Open opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The purpose of this Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutionsis to support small scale research grants at institutions that do not receive substantial funding from the NIH, with an emphasis on providing biomedical research experiences primarily for undergraduate students, and enhancing the research environment at applicant institutions.
Eligible institutions must award baccalaureate science degrees and have received no more than $6 million dollars per year of NIH support (in both direct and F and A/indirect costs) in 4 of the last 7 fiscal years. For institutions...
composed of multiple schools and colleges, the $6 million funding limit is based on the amount of NIH funding received by all the non-health professional schools and colleges within the institution as a whole. See Part II. Section 3.1 Eligible Organizations for more information.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
Other Eligible Applicants include the following:
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; See NOFO for further eligibility requirements.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.
Grantor contact information
Description
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov
See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| PAR-25-134-Full-Announcement.html | PAR-25-134 Full Announcement Text | Dec 2, 2024 03:04 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-134.html
Closing: January 7, 2028
Award
$--
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$375,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
PAR-25-134
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Income security and social services
Food and nutrition
Education
Environment
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
December 2, 2024
Archive date:
February 12, 2028
